Looking to expand on its selection of Star Wars offerings, Japan's Medicom Toy released a new Chewbacca collectible. Making use of its well-loved Bearbrick model, the brand covered the toy with the furry character's features.
While the majority is a light beige color, components of deeper brown give the Chewbacca collectible the appearance of fur. Meanwhile, its eyes are marked with an icy blue for contrast and its pointed teeth are bared behind bright pink lips.
By adding bits of deep brown around the Chewbacca collectible's eyes, Medicom Toy manages to provide it with a realistic level of depth. As HYPEBEAST reports, the vinyl figurine is, "Available in sizes of 100%, 400% and 1000%." To order one of the limited Bearbricks however, those interested will need to enter a pre-order lottery.
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This Chewbacca Collectible from Medicom Toy is a Limited-Edition Release
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